Stuttgart take on the visitors Haidenheim in the round 31 match of German Bundesliga. The match will be played on Friday, April 25th at MHPArena (Stuttgart).
Stuttgart have understandably dropped off, but a major success is still within reach. The Swabians were fighting to stay in the Bundesliga through relegation playoffs not long ago. But last season they stunned everyone by finishing second ahead of Bayern Munich! That remarkable overachievement was always going to be hard to repeat, especially after the departure of top scorer Guirassy in the summer. Under Sebastian Hoeneß, Stuttgart have struggled for consistency, often falling just short in key moments. They lost the Supercup to Bayer Leverkusen on penalties and missed out on a Champions League playoff spot after failing to avoid defeat against a demotivated PSG. Their Bundesliga form has dipped, with the former runners-up sliding down the table, although their recent wild 4-4 draw with Union Berlin showed spirit. On a brighter note, they secured a confident win over RB Leipzig in the cup semifinal to reach the final, where beating surprise package Arminia would earn them both a trophy and a Europa League ticket.
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Heidenheim, led by long-serving coach Frank Schmidt, steadily climbed the German football ladder over the years. In 2023, they finally earned their first-ever promotion to the Bundesliga. Their debut campaign was a success, as they collected 42 points and finished 8th on goal difference — ahead of Werder Bremen and Freiburg. That impressive finish also earned them a spot in the Conference League, where their journey ended only in the playoff round against Copenhagen. However, domestically, their second season has been far more challenging, with relegation fears growing. Their confidence was dented further in the last round, when they suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat to Bayern Munich. Injuries and lack of squad depth have made it hard to compete on multiple fronts.
Last season, the promoted side managed to take 4 out of 6 points against the Swabians. But Stuttgart got their revenge with a 3-1 away win earlier this campaign. Despite all the setbacks, Stuttgart should prove their quality at home. Back them to win with a -1 handicap.
Prediction for the match: Stuttgart to win with -1.0 handicap.
